Marilyn King

Marilyn King, 59, of Cape Girardeau died Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023, at her home.

She was born Aug. 21, 1964, in Cape Girardeau, the daughter of Elnora King.

Marilyn was a graduate of Cape Girardeau Central High School.

She worked as a certified nurse assistant for Ratliff Nursing Center for 17 years.

She loved her grandchildren and helping others. She was a wonderful person. She also loved doing puzzles.

Survivors include sons, Antoine (Jamie) King, De Shawn Cayce, Dontay King and Brian Cayce, all of Cape Girardeau; two brothers, William Verdell King of Chicago and Maurice Lamont King of Cape Girardeau; five sisters, Shirley Jean Edwards of Los Angeles, Dearber Lorraine King, Patricia Ann Patterson and Lisa Marie (Walter) Totton, all of Cape Girardeau, and Lelia Tonette King of Georgia; a bonus sister, Maryann Duke of Cape Girardeau; 11 grandchildren; and a host of special nieces and nephews.

Marilyn was preceded in death by her mother, Elnora King, and sister, Janice K. King.

Friends may call from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 11, at Ford and Sons Mount Auburn Funeral Home in Cape Girardeau.

The family will have a private graveside service with Elder Athisha King officiating. Burial will be at Lorimier Cemetery in Cape Girardeau.

Online condolences may be sent at www.fordandsonsfuneralhome.com.